Hannibal Lecter by Brian Raftery

His beginnings were humble; his introduction was as a side character in a best-selling book. By his second appearance, his character became more refined, and while Dr. Hannibal Lecter advised Will Graham and Clarice Starling on how to nab serial killers, there was no disguising the fact that it often takes a monster to catch one. By the time of the third book to feature him, it was inarguable that Hannibal Lecter had become an iconic villain in literature. While his infamy rose, the almost reclusive nature of his creator grew. Thomas Harris was a journalist from down south who had covered many aspects of news but grew fascinated by the criminal mind. “Red Dragon” began his dramatic partnership with Lecter, a relationship that proved lucrative and occasionally frustrating as sequels and movies enthralled audiences while leaving them clamoring for more.

An unputdownable book that chronicles the creator and his literary offspring, “Hannibal Lecter” provides a wealth of information about best-selling author Thomas Harris, along with the catapulting of the villainous Lecter into the pop culture zeitgeist. Author Brian Raftery has done more than a commendable job in covering the lasting impact of Hannibal Lecter on the public.